Eight Head Coach Candidates to Replace James Franklin at Penn State
Coaching searches are not frequent in Happy Valley, with only two occurring since 1966. The Nittany Lions are now looking to replace James Franklin.
By Kevin Kinkead. Life comes at you fast when you’re a college football coach. One day, you’re ranked in the top three, hosting College Gameday and leading the Oregon Ducks in overtime. 15 days later, you’re on a three-game losing streak and hitting the unemployment line.
In James Franklin’s case,
he’s going to make more than $50 million not to work, which would be great. Imagine being paid not to work, for starters, then imagine being paid millions not to work.
Penn State will continue without Franklin, and without Drew Allar, who was lost for the season with an ankle injury. In their place will be cornerbacks coach Terry Smith, serving as interim head coach, and redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer, who will get six tough games to show what he's got.
Author's summary: Penn State seeks new coach after James Franklin's departure.